31st August 2023 11:57:52 AM
1 min readBefore his appearance at the 2023 Miami Afro Nation concert, Ghana's emerging sensation, Black Sherif, attracted global media attention.
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During an exclusive interview with CNN, the youthful artist elaborated on his musical origins and the journey that propelled him towards a music-centric career.
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Expounding on his musical roots and the pivotal post-high school juncture, Black Sherif shared, 'My decision to delve into music professionally occurred after I completed my high school education.'
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The "Oil in my head" hitmaker gave a brief overview of his country, praising highlife's resonance and paying respect to significant Ghanaian influences.
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In the wake of his participation in the Miami Afro Nation festival, CNN conducted an illuminating conversation with Black Sherif.
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In candid dialogue, Black Sherif mused about his decision to embrace music following his high school tenure. He recounted, 'My passion for music ignited early in my life, and over time, I honed my craft.'
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The artist affirmed that he chose to channel his energies fully into music after successfully concluding his high school studies.
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In defining the legacy of his nation, Black Sherif provided clarity on the role of highlife music, saying, 'Highlife is an integral part of our cultural heritage.'
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Furthermore, he delved into highlife's impact on his artistic philosophy, highlighting his aspirations to blend traditional Ghanaian melodies with contemporary elements to birth original compositions."
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